What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Specialty Care - Neurology position at University of Missouri School of Medicine & MU Health Care?
Department of Neurology
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Join the caring and dynamic neurology team working to better the lives of Mid-Missourians.
The School of Medicine and the Department of Neurology are recruiting for a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant-Specialty Care in several different settings. These positions serve as clinical support staff for the MU Department of Neurology & Sleep Disorders Clinic.
Opportunity Highlights:
- Positions available for both Inpatient and Outpatient
- Inpatient opportunity
- a full time FTE works 13 12-hour shifts/month
- Schedule will include coverage for some weekends
- Currently 6 other NP/PA’s working in Neurocritical care unit
- Work together to develop a schedule that works for everyone
- Enjoy flexibility and multiple days off
- No call
- Outpatient opportunity
- Enjoy a predictable 8-5 schedule
- No weekends or call
- Currently 2 other NP/PA’s work in an outpatient capacity
- Incentive compensation plan
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Work independently and in collaboration with physicians and other health care professionals to provide care to neurological patients in an outpatient setting.
- Communicate with physicians about changes in patients’ clinical conditions, results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology.
- Respond quickly and accurately to changes of conditions.
- Perform treatments and interventions; conduct teaching and counseling of patients and families; and facilitate clinical research.
- Requires basic computer skills, problem solving, willingness to learn new skills and methods, and ability to perform duties in a variety of work settings.
Nurse Practitioner:
- Master of Science in Nursing degree.
- Missouri Board of Nursing RN or Nurse Licensure Compact multi-state RN. When primary state of residency changes, compact state RNs must apply under new state of residency within thirty (30) days.
- Must be granted a “Document of Recognition” from the Missouri Board of Nursing.
- Physicians Assistant (PA) licensure by the Missouri State Board of Registration for the Healing Arts.
Employees of the University of Missouri and University of Missouri Healthcare are eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program.
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Benefit Eligibility
This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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